Chandler Limited Germanium Tone Control EQ Details

The Chandler Limited Germanium Tone Control EQ uses active and passive EQ circuits in combination with the Germanium amplifier developed for the Germanium Pre and incorporates the versatile Feedback and Drive controls as well. All of the bands use inductors for the fattest smoothest tone possible. The passive low frequency section is selectable between "Pultec/Lang" interactive curves and a more standard low frequency with pass filter configuration for maximum flexibility. The Treble and Presence bands are active and are designed to sound like your favorite British EQs from yesteryear. The Tone Control continues the Germanium tradition of undeniable sound with maximum flexibility at a reasonable price. Fans of the Chandler Limited Germanium Preamp are sure to love it!

This Chandler Limited unit requires a PSU-1 Power Supply. The PSU-1 can power two Chandler units.

Chandler Limited Germanium Tone Control EQ Features

Germanium Drive: This controls the input gain of the Germanium amp. The amount of gain from this is related to the Feedback control position.

Feedback Control: Controls the amount of out signal fed from the amplifier output back to its input. As well as acting as a volume type control, this knob seriously affects the tone of the unit. With feedback to the left there is less volume, less Total Harmonic Distortion, and more high frequencies. With feedback to the right there is more volume, more Total Harmonic Distortion, and a low end peak around 30hz. Combine this with the Germanium Drive control, thick, and pad switches for a cool variety of sounds.

Individual bypass for passive and active EQ sections

Interactive/Independent switch: Use this toggle to select between Interactive "Pultec/Lang" type curves where you can boost and cut at the same time to create strange and wonderful EQ combinations or a more standard low frequency with pass filter combination.

THICK Section: This is a variation on the THICK setting on the Germanium Pre Amp. It is the passive portion of the equalizer and has controls for boosting and cutting at the same time to create great combinations in either Interactive or Independent modes. Boost is 0-20bd at 35, 50, 70, 90, 120, 220 hz and is selectable between bell or shelf.

Presence Control: This is an active portion with 15db of boost or cut on eight frequencies. For variety the Q is slightly sharper than the bell setting on the Treble band. EQ points are 300, 500, 800, 1200, 3300, 4100, 6200, and 8300.

Treble Control: This active band has 18db of boost or cut and is selectable between bell and shelf curves. The bell selections are at a wider Q than the Presence band for flexibility and there are eight EQ points - 3k9, 4k7, 6k8, 8k2, 10k, 12k, 16k, 20k.